Set Up A New Bike From The Box | GMBN Tech How To

[@gmbntech]

What are the little touches you do to your new bike?

[@rafilayish6059]

GMBN Tech Immediately put on a really good frame protector

[@Montblanc1986]

GMBN Tech ride it and adjust things as needed!

[@scandalousprogareth]

get rid of continental tyres. i got burned with them on my last bike and there's no way id ever use them again

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Ride it.

[@samuelnaidenov]

GMBN Tech Change the grips.

[@xx-dt8hm]

The Carbon Finish of that Nukeproof is Insane!

[@gmbntech]

Supernice!

[@R1davies]

@@gmbntech "super nice" ...obviously!?

[@ministerinderorganisierten8110]

The Park Tool pizza cutter, obviously the most important tool you can have inside your shop!

[@noelius4481]

Who else here finds this video therapeutic? I just love bike tinkering videos. 😄

[@2nd3rd1st]

I broke my femur, this video didn't help.

[@dylaneagleton3090]

Lookup gee milner on youtube

[@MAGAIVER]

6-8 nm o the brake levers sounds like a great way to crush your bars.

[@KahviVelho]

I'm a fan of running them tight enough so they never move under riding, but just loose enough that the brake spins on the bar under heavy impacts instead of snapping or bending a lever

[@MrTumppi9]

Thank's Doddy for your videos. They've been super helpful for me so far. I've only just started mountain biking at my mid fourties.

[@gmbntech]

It's great to see you got into mountain biking. It's never too late to get involved with this sport. Glad you're enjoying the content! Safe Riding!

[@danielrantitsch]

This video could not have come at a better time! My new Canyon Exceed just arrived today

[@gmbntech]

Nice!

[@MegaBensley]

Nice new bike Doddy, very stealth. I used to like putting a shinny 20 euro cent coin in the outside end of each grip/handlebar when I changed my grips to ones with tightening bolts on both ends. The plastic bar end things always come out or worse get pushed into the handlebars, never to come out again!

[@th_js]

OMG These kinda videos are *SO* satisfying!! Keep up the unbelievably amazing work!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gmbntech]

Thanks Tomi Saaranen!

[@th_js]

No problem, you deserve it!

[@rbid]

Love the tips you are giving here, specially for the chain-link. (4:45) Also the tips at 8:38, 15:12, 15:31 and 17:00 Thanks Doddy again. Greetings from the Galilee.

[@CasualMTB]

Thanks Doddy! Didn't know about the point you made about the positive chamber pressure on the rear shock - will make sure I cycle the shock and pump up again next time I need to pump up from empty!

[@diluteduk]

Stick with 29 Doddy! I couldn't imagine going back to smaller wheels

[@calowayred1819]

diluteduk me nether - unless it is 27.5 plus sized.

[@WillG_MTB]

@@calowayred1819 u all r bulllying 26ers :(lol

[@johnw3131]

Just imagine your current life... Just more fun

[@R1davies]

2 years later and everyone now mullet biking

[@shark2075]

Doddy, your new Mega looks absolutely stunning. Thank you for the video, I'm receiving my Canyon on monday.

[@briancallaghan7983]

WrathOfTheGods what type

[@mortonfrankfire5400]

That’s a good looking stealth whip!!

[@mikieson]

another good indepth video..Thanks Doddy

[@EriComicuDesu]

Damn, you got yourself an RC model, looks nice!

[@ty.process]

I don't know if I'm more jealous of Doddy's bike or those Jorts...

[@gmbntech]

😂

[@RocketMagnetUK]

IMO best thing for frame pins etc that require specific Torques especially if they are against bearings is to release them and Re-Torque to the bike specifications, Don't just go around giving bolts extra Torque. Certain bikes sometimes require thread lock on specific bolts.. just whizzing around extra tightening stuff willy-nilly can break the lock... remember they are just set plastic glues really. I always put crank boots on personally. An old inner tube is good to remove the Air Can if you've not got a strap wrench, I've never ever needed to resort to a strap wrench.. Really great video with loads of useful tips.

[@The_Real_JN]

Incredibly useful video Doddy, made setting my shock pressure very easy! Keep up the great work 👍

[@denismacfarlane255]

Obviously things are packaged differently in UK than Canada or US. I work in a shop and if we get a high end mtb, like 9.8 Trek Slash, its a frame up build, including internal cable routing. The only thing installed is cranks. On a road bike, for example Trek Speed Concept, the frame is completely bare otherthan BB.

[@R1davies]

I have found this to be true. It must be a U.K health a safety thing. (British Standards?) The "complete" bikes I have recieved in the U.K are almost completely built. By comparison bikes in the U.S and eastern Europe not only come in more parts, but as a result you get all the associated instruction booklets/sticker packs and branded "bumpf". Bike from the U.K resellers tend to have a box inside with the actual retailers "bumpf" 2020 opinons please

[@Mick_307]

That bike looks sow damn good...

[@morganjohn8909]

After watching this video, it give me the courage to handle my bike maintenance.

[@nickwatkins5227]

Thanks Doddy such a great video and very informative keep up the great work

[@kubagajda7347]

It's worth to take both fork and shock for a first service before riding - bikes are stored for months and manufacturers sometimes do a poor job greasing internals. One day extra for the peace of mind ;)

[@JS-tb9hu]

Interesting point

[@hedemalmcarl]

when torquing bars down, check if the handlebars have torque measurements, my stem says 8nm but bars say 6, so tighten to the handlebars setting, otherwise 5 - 6NM is a good reference and just cover the entire bike in helitape no more scratches

[@hedemalmcarl]

I use a drill and then i adjust the torque limiter to what i need, its not in NM but i have calibrated that one number is a special value

[@bloggs730]

Lovely looking bike

[@chrisl.6158]

as always: very helpful video! :-) Funny that you mentioned to install the brake lever in a way, so it can move in case of a crash. Two months ago i upgraded my brakes and didn't use a torque wrench. And yesterday I crashed with my bike. Luckily the brake lever did move and didn't break. So I guess, I got it just right. :-)

[@gmbntech]

Nice!

[@tomashcroft1928]

Evans Cycles didn't help me with anything apart from sizing when I bought my first dh bike, said to me that I need an XL Norco Aurum, tried it out and it felt okay and that was it

[@5492sparky]

That bike is an awesome colour.

[@qbop8931]

nice watch mate

[@balintgyulay425]

Nice vid i wait to my new yt capra. It will be very good to adjust and assemble it.

[@gmbntech]

Awesome, send a pic when your take it out for its first ride!

[@jonaslorenz7352]

Super nice Bike

[@lewissandell1]

thanks doddy great vid

[@31acruz]

Good job!

[@tehsimo]

Carefully check your handlebar furniture is concentric when tightened. I had a specialized dropper post ruin my carbon race face bar as when tightened it was not circular but an oval with a step in it, which nipped the carbon, and I had to scrap the bar

[@mayathegreat1185]

Thank you! This really helps!

[@dennismicallef9350]

Great vid as usual. What happened to the Santa Cruz build? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the e.13 9-46 cassette if you go that route.

[@justahappyfellow]

Tip, nail clippers are the best tools for clipping cable ties!

[@R1davies]

Disagree.. not strong enough for bulky cable and you risk them twisting and slipping. Doddy good Doddy speaks wise words Doddy uses good quality side cutters

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

Measuring sag standing made a big change in my fork. I wondered about that as bikes become more slacker. Ran 3 tokens b4 now run none. 6 2 225 lbs

[@ramsesalonsorodrigue]

I already have a Santa Cruz Chameleon 2016 and I'm thinking on buying a Santa Cruz 5010 frame (2018). The idea is switching Chameleon's components to the new frame (Most of these components are compatible with the 5010 frame, as long as I know, except for the rear hub and the seat post). Do you have any recommendations? (Perhaps sizes or uncotpatible standards I´m not considering)

[@louisroy5553]

nice bike

[@Sicklehead88]

buys a bike for 7000 bucks, makes sure to be able to reuse cable ties :D

[@geemail369]

Over time doing things like that will add up to a 7g bike! ;-D

[@Sicklehead88]

yeah if you do it for like 150 years :D

[@thomasroyer2557]

recycling is not saving money its saving resources. if you don't have a zip tie when you need it, it becomes priceless

[@lux-3001]

its also nice not having to throw plastic away every time, isn't it?

[@R1davies]

#passonplastic Its not about being skint its about being responsible

[@kikkauazza]

Awesome vid ! Thanks !

[@florianfuhrmann7623]

Can you make a review/test of the new Canyon Spectral? I am thinking to buy one of the alloy models. Is it a good choice?

[@tomgraham1159]

`I would watch out with canyon, their customer service is shocking and the delivery time is the most unreliable thing in the world

[@florianfuhrmann7623]

Tom Graham Thanks for your answer! I live near Koblenz (Canyon Home) so I could take it there and wouldn't pay shipping and it would be faster. Do you know anything else about it?

[@tomgraham1159]

Florian Fuhrmann no sorry, I'm still waiting for a canyon torque that was ordered 6 months ago.

[@th_js]

I ordered my Canyon Spectral last summer and it came days earlier than it should have!

[@chadbriggs4959]

When would you use volume spacers instead of those little red bands or what's the difference for the rear shock

[@trinikidd92]

Is the Fibrex cable protection only available in the UK and not the US?

[@jacobbockover1628]

So I was very lucky as my forks feel great as they came. I'm wondering how often they need to be checked. Or do they hold air pretty well?

[@szabobalazs11]

You really like nukeproof megas at GMBN :D (Blake: 2 Doddy: 2 Niel: 1 )

[@Kev5565]

Is that scotch mastic tape similar to butyl tape as used in the motor industry and pond liner joining tape? I have plenty of it if it is.

[@BigSmartQuiz]

As always Doddy, a bloomin' brilliant video sir! What is the name of the particular protractor app that you use here?

[@fraz172]

Good video, just rejected my 2nd mtb due to damage on the paint work. Pity it was not protected like yours.

[@candeniztuncaelli]

Thats great video :) thanks for the tis Doddy

[@nosreuter]

@GMBN Tech Thanks for a good and informative video! Watching you putting thread lock on when attaching the rear derailleur made me wonder though, if maybe every bolt you during inspection actually get to move should get new thread lock?

[@christopherhull3235]

Hi all the bottomless tokens you put In you rear shock can they be used in a Rockshox monarch rt3 with a debonair can ?

[@aara4dhya]

Nice bike

[@squish360]

I'm looking to run a 11 speed sram gx mech on a sunrace 11-46 cassette, have you heard or had any experience that can assure me it will work? Also while shopping I spotted a mech hanger extender by wolf but they say sram mechs are not supported, can you shine any light on as to why? Thanks! @gmbn

[@rickydejong8628]

seeing the chain and cassette, have you already ridden the bike before the video or is that some kind of colored chain lube? if it is, which lube is it?

[@gmbntech]

It's just the standard chain colour.... What are you seeing that looks coloured?

[@rickydejong8628]

GMBN Tech on 8:11 you see your cassette with a bit of a brown colour on it, also in between the chain links there's a bit of brown....... It will probably be rust but I thought I ask.

[@Zanda27]

with every bike i get i always always cover the whole bike in clear tape and cover on chain stay and seat stay with tube!

[@gwilymhowarth]

Great vid

[@kubagajda7347]

My new bike will arrive in a few days :D

[@danielwiltshire929]

Kuba Gajda what did you get?

[@kubagajda7347]

2017 Kona BigHozno DL - I've had an opportunity to get last XL in a very fair price so I went for it :D Super stoked!

[@th_js]

How you liking the bike?

[@aara4dhya]

Great video

[@gekkardboy]

Can you link to purchase for the rubber spiral wraps? Very helpful vid as I built up my first full bike last week. Thanks.

[@gmbntech]

Is it the 3M Rubber Mastic Tape you're looking for?

[@gekkardboy]

GMBN Tech no, I think Doddy said it is made by Fibrex. They wrap around the cables to protect the frame.

[@sjeants]

Joey Welsh - it's made by Fibrax called spiral frame protectors. Try fibrax.org

[@gekkardboy]

Thank you.

[@tekz5368]

Do you apply chain lube to a new bike?

[@Cobretti_GTI]

1:26 nice socks doddy :D

[@VanDungLe2510]

Just my curiosity but, where's dóes Doddy stand at the first part of the video ? I saw both panel of GMBN and GTN.

[@gmbntech]

Secret location 🤫

[@theseob]

GMBN Tech his new bike cave?

[@Max-fy8mm]

7:55 when i had my internship at my local bike shop they told me to check the bike if everithing was working and when i went to straighten the mech hanger the screw was very hard to get loose. I didnt think of it much until i wanted to put it back on the screw wasnt going anywhere and i broke the alankey with little force applied and then i told the worker that it wasnt working and he realised that the xt shadow+ had cracked at the mountig hole

[@JS-tb9hu]

:(

[@badlarry172]

thanks great upload

[@madaprak]

How did you manage to find a bike to buy?

[@MrFlip0815]

I just got my new bike out of the box a couple of days ago and the brake bleed is way off. I can already pull the levers to the handlebars :( This sucks the most because getting the bleed kit and toying around with stuff that should be good from the get go is really disappointing.

[@dhrider4574]

Do a review of the Yeti SB100

[@mentalmtb3104]

You said I’m gonna add about ten pounds to compensate for rider gear but trust me unless you are riding a whole day epic with like a 16lbs pack it isn’t gonna make a difference. I’d say you have a 8lbs ish pack which with 2lt of water which is 4.4 lbs and your other tools and snacks is probably an average weight for a pack it isn’t going to make a noticeable difference in conjunction with the whole rider weight and bike because say if you weigh bout 160 lbs with that 30lbs bike that 190lbs so 8lbs is such a small percent of the total weight it doesn’t warrant a change in pressure. Love the vids keep it up and to be honest gmbn tech is way better cos I kinda like to go full nerd-gasam on tech 😂

[@rupedog]

mental mtb he meant add 10psi to shock to take account of hus gear/pack...better to set up.with it on though...10psi wouldn't onclude extra for water

[@rupedog]

And pack, helmet, water all does make a huge difference to sag.and travel progression...always set sag in ur riding gear with usual water

[@mentalmtb3104]

Rupert Wenn yeah I know he meant 10psi

[@R1davies]

@@mentalmtb3104 no, no you didnt.

[@shannond9945]

#Askgmbntech My new bike has a 40mm stem. I had a pretty good off that bent the bars, but also twisted the stem. I have never seen a twisted stem. Have you heard of this before on such a short stem and do you think a twisted stem is a fair warranty claim or just tough luck and I need to suck up the cost of a new stem?

[@NicolaiLiebach]

I’m surprised to see you set your tires non aligned to the rim decals. I have done resetting of my tires on a couple of occasions due to non aligned tires/rim decals. I know it has no bearing on function - is it just me being too fussy.

[@gmbntech]

Well, each to their own. Doddy doesn't seem to mind.

[@R1davies]

Doddy is a freak! You are correct to spend an extra 75hrs making your valve line up exactly with the middle of the tyre decal!

[@dangr123]

What is that rubber cable spiral called?

[@jackhewitt7902]

Could we have a bike size Gide please I at least would find it helpful thank you

[@Trail_sniffer75]

Daisy duke's Doddy really 😂😂😂

[@screew708]

Never ever tighten your lever clamps to 8 Nm. Especially on carbon bars. Usually 3-5 is plenty or generaly just enough so it doesn't slip in general use.

[@denismacfarlane255]

Throw some carbon paste under the band, 5nm it will never budge.

[@shannond9945]

#ASKGMBNTECH. Hi Doddy, love your work. Not sure if this is a tech question or best for GCN, but I'll ask anyway. Are their rules around bike helmets and road riding. I have a motor bike and to ride on the road my helmet needs to meet certain standards. Ie. Def no plastic clip style buckles, harder abrasion testing. Do road bicycle helmets have to meet these or is this another anomaly with cycling on the roads? Will that void insurance claims...ie - how can a cyclist claim any head injury in an accident if they are not wearing the road certified equipment as would a motor bike rider....

[@ewanhibbert6578]

Can we have a gmbn office tour

[@hedemalmcarl]

is that a reverb?

[@Legendary_trickshooters]

Doddy, what was the name of the company that manufactures those little rubber spirals?

[@_Steven_S]

jdelbailey Fibrax

[@Legendary_trickshooters]

Steven S thank you!

[@peterknight7880]

"Nukeproof want me to try their 27.5 wheeled bike." Read: "Nukeproof has a backlog of unsold 27.5 wheeled bikes."

[@aurelio19661]

gostei desses pneus, que modelo são?

[@yorkchris10]

Any tips on build-your-own because no-one builds what I want?

[@gmbntech]

Hmm, tough one. With so many bikes out there, what do you want that no one builds?! And are you talking about frame of component build?

[@yorkchris10]

I haven't written a formal spec., but maybe I should - or maybe a use case. Hmm, I'll have to get back to you.

[@davidcares3477]

Me pregunto cuándo alguien que sepa , va a traducir estos videos de este buen canal al español

[@mrturbo6732]

Wait so if I buy a brand new bike from halfords it'll come with all the wiring inside the bike already? The cables for the brakes and all that.

[@R1davies]

From halfords... yep. All the cables will prob be inside the frame! Not actually connected to anything. Just whacked inside the tube for somewhere for them to live. The saddle will be attached to the front axle and your left leg wil have to circumnavigate the globe just to find the shifters... which need to be operated using your toes and bizzarrely are the only means of propulsion. " independent bike shop "

[@mrturbo6732]

@@R1davies damm thats messed up, I'm glad I brought my new bike from somewhere a lot safer

[@R1davies]

@@mrturbo6732 consumer satisfaction guarantee'd

[@mrturbo6732]

@@R1davies lmao, once i get a Job im gonna buy a dh bike, ithe once I've looked at is around £3000 tho

[@R1davies]

@@mrturbo6732 yep its an expensive hobby. Good luck getting a job

[@Buhl369]

Man that pimple is just yelling pop me haha

[@Greenfrog0218]

Great idea saving cable ties, but they’re cheap as chips

[@gmbntech]

And yet they're plastic, and throwing them away is a waste. Reuse them if you can, and save a little. Win-win.

[@R1davies]

There are so many comments regarding the cable ties. Surely recycling is a thing outside of my head?

[@maxrowlinson7352]

I’ve got them bars n stem lol

[@maxjamieson3341]

If you don't need those high rollers I would gladly recycle them on to my bike if your up for that I'd gladly pay the postage ;)

[@sikeresenangolul]

Great video, but omg, that watch is hideous.

[@alexstraw6212]

I have a hard tail and this is making me so jealous

[@R1davies]

Edit - I have a hard** through being jealous!

[@adamputu5448]

Hi Am In Emergency ASAP😁😁😁😁😁 I Don't Have Yet Bike But Am Plan Buying My Bike Especially Hardtail And That Bike Repair Stand I Don't Have Yet Too, Could You Please Give Me Tips? What I Should Buy First Bike Stand Or Bike? But My Plan Bike Budget Around $570 In IDR 8.5 Million

[@gmbntech]

Buy the bike first! A repair stand to work on your bike isn't necessarily a necessity!

[@prudiceflc]

nice vid! =)

[@prudiceflc]

got love!! xD ty)))

[@rcs2003]

OMG that socks

[@emperormate8735]

Where can I buy that seat

[@MaQuGo119]

How many blaxk shorst does doddy has? :v

[@aara4dhya]

Which are better - Hardtails or dual suspension (enduro)???? PLZZZ tell me

[@gmbntech]

Both, either!

[@2nd3rd1st]

Search for hardtail on the GMBN channel, they have lots of videos on that topic.

[@aara4dhya]

Hmmmm.... 😊😊😊😊😊🤔🤔🤔

[@aara4dhya]

2nd3rd1st thanx bro

[@2nd3rd1st]

yw Aarad

[@diegosa1530]

What's the name of the level tool app?

[@vandemon1822]

Angle pro